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Baxter was designated for assignment earlier in the week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. He'll continue to provide outfield depth in the minor leagues. Aug 1 - 9:44 AM

Cubs designated OF Mike Baxter for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Ben Rowen. Baxter has hit .246/.348/.263 in 46 games with the big club this season. Jul 29 - 12:13 PM

Cubs optioned OF Mike Baxter to Triple-A Iowa.

Baxter has hit just .246/.348/.263 in 46 games with the big club this season. He returns to a .290/.377/.330 line at Iowa. Jul 12 - 11:44 AM

Mike Baxter went 3-for-5 with an RBI single against the Cardinals on Friday.

It was his first three-hit game in the majors since May 20, 2012 as a member of the Mets. Baxter, who made the start in right field, moved into the infield with the bases loaded in the bottom of the tenth and made an errant throw to home plate on an infield grounder which allowed the winning run to score. Jun 27 - 12:29 AM

Tsuyoshi Wada (shoulder) gave up four runs over four innings Monday in a minor league rehab start with Double-A Tennessee.

Wada, out since June 22 with inflammation in his left deltoid muscle, allowed eight hits (including two home runs) while striking out five. It's unclear what the next step will be. Clayton Richard is currently serving as the Cubs' fifth starter.

Turner was on a rehab assignment from a mild flexor strain in the elbow but a flare-up caused him to halt his progress. The Cubs have no timetable for his return to the mound and, obviously, for his eventual return to Wrigley.

Zac Rosscup (shoulder) is shifting his minor league rehab assignment to Double-A Tennessee.

Rosscup made two dominant appearances in the rookie-level Arizona League and has now moved one step closer to returning to the Cubs' bullpen. If he's truly back to full health, the 27-year-old can be a weapon in left-handed relief for Chicago down the stretch.